Accounts Receivable Accountant Lead - Jotun

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Administer and execute Accounts Receivable transactions through timely and accurate processing, matching, coding and updating into relevant systems in accordance with company policy and procedures in order to provide regular, up-to-date, and accurate information on status or deviations.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and monitor monthly credit meetings including follow up from customers and sales force on their payment/settlement commitments.
• Monitor and control debts within the agreed credit term to customers to reduce the company risk exposure
• Review and analyse financial information of new customers proper documents and setting credit risk categories, credit limits
• Authorizing the release of orders on hold to ensure bad debts are kept to a minimum and cash is collected in accordance with the Jotun credit policy
• Provide the credit analysis report and credit information correctly and timely for the management team to make right decision
• Monitor collection, customers and sales force activities to minimise overdues and stolen days
• Prepare and communicate daily reports to the management
• Overdue weekly / monthly report and follow it up with sales team
• Review customer statement and maintain balance confirmation
• Weekly/Monthly bank reconciliation to be sure that all collected cash, transfers, checks are posted correctly
• Liaise and coordinate with both internal and external parties Eg. banks and auditors to meet needed requirements and adhere to local rules and regulations
• Maintain credit Application for credits extension / Limits based on authorization matrix
• Participate in month/year end closing activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications we Look For:

• Arabic & English speakers is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance /Accounting/ Business Administration
• 4 -6 years of experience in Account Receivable/ Credit Control is required.
• CPA or CMA or similar certificates is a plus.

Skills We Look For:

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning center.
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities